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Rahm Hearts Oysters
We hope Rahm enjoyed his time at Johnny’s Half Shell last night. We didn’t know he liked oysters so much; it’s too bad this never made it into Rahm’s inbox.
Who Did Tracy’s Kids Net?
DCist: Tracy’s Kids Benefit Nets Famous for D.C. We love this game.
Again, Not Our Proudest Moment
We occasionally check our site referrals to see where folks are coming from. Often times we get visits because of how we rank on various search engines. Meaning, what are folks typing into Google that brings them to FamousDC? The latest, straight from the Netherlands, and one we’re awfully proud …
Coolest Business Card Ever?
New media consultants across the country will rip this idea off in …3…2…1
Anon Tips = Politico?
Our friends at FishbowlDC have been recently getting some questionable anonymous tips. They’ve also been kind enough to respond back to the tipsters. Some of their answers are classic. From: Anonymous Tips Subject: FishbowlDC Tip sent 2/6/2009 11:59:27 AM What happened to The Hill? They havent published on Thursday or …
Somebody Call A Pet Detective
When Nancy Pelosi’s cats hear about her latest “pet project”, they’re gonna be all sorts of pissed. [meow]
What Kind of Person?
Anne Schroeder Mullins: The Schieff, “Being There” “The Week” magazine held one of its “Movie nights” with a famous DC person last night at the Phillips Collection. And as always, any Margaret Carlson event – she is the Editor at Large of the magazine – is a fine one indeed.
Good Morning
Just think … no matter how bad your day is, you don’t have to read a quote by Jay Z saying “you’re a dead man.” NY Post: *JAY-Z: ‘CHRIS A DEAD MAN’ “Chris is a walking dead man. He messed with the wrong crew.”
Famously Facebooked
Facebook status abuse #1: Chuck is unexpectedly walking in Memphis thanks to the ice storm. Unexpectedly because Chuck is a paraplegic in a wheelchair. [contact-form 3 “Facebook Alerts”]
Buns of Steele?
According to a tipster who just witnessed one of these being shuttled into the RNC – it seems as if Chuck Norris was just tapped as the new communications director at the RNC. Apparently Chuck wants to whip people into shape ASAP. The Total Gym arrived via FedEx.
Cantor Press Office Responds To Press Inquiry Via YouTube
Is Rep. Eric Cantor’s office blazing a new trail? Has this ever been done before? Eric Cantor’s office is responding to the AFSCME/UAC ad blitz with a 1970’s-vintage AFCSME public service announcement that’s been redubbed with an Andrew Dice Clay-type voice over touting the union’s accomplishments in “picking up your …
Sen. Bond’s Dog Assualts Jayhawk
If you’ve ever lived in the Midwest or know someone who has, you are well aware that the states of Kansas and Missouri do not like each other. And by not like, we’re talking a deep-seated hatred that’s not going anywhere anytime soon. And even though there are other huge …
Ed Schultz vs. Jonathan Martin
Ed Schultz [who invented talk radio] is none too pleased with Politico reporter Jonathan Martin. According to Politico’s Mike Calderone, Martin unknowingly asked Schultz if his front row seat at Monday night’s Obama presser was an assigned seat. Schultz, who’s apparently a big deal, was reportedly not too happy with …
Hyper Hill
Loose Twits Sink Ships [GOP mistweets, again] The USPS hates us all [get your forever stamps] A-Rod to Cap Hill? [who’s juiced now?]